Earth Day Family Fest: Celebrate, Learn & Grow!
Next event (Yearly): Apr 25, 2026 10:30am-3:00pm
Enjoy a day of nature, community, and discovery on MA Center Chicago's beautiful 142-acre campus
Join us for a fun-filled, educational celebration of Earth Day at MA Center Chicago. Whether you're bringing little ones for their first nature walk or joining as a lifelong conservationist, there's something for everyone - from expert talks and family yoga to a seed exchange and a scavenger hunt with prizes.
What's included:
- Seed exchange
- Family Yoga
- Scavenger hunt & prizes
- Live music
- Pond life walk
- Expert talks
- Campus walking tour
- Nature exhibits
Download our flyer: macc_earth_day_2026_3.19.26_-_digital_flyer.pdf.
Here's the schedule:
10:30 am - Doors and exhibits open; scavenger hunt begins
11:00 am - Pond Life Exploration (interactive nature activity)
11:30 am - Expert Tips Talk - Claire Ryan, Kane County Recycling Program
12:00 pm - Family Yoga Fun (all ages welcome!)
1:00 pm – Local Land Restoration - Jay Womak, Natural Resources Committee Board Chair
1:30 pm - Walking Tour of MA Center - Paurnami Engelking, nature-based education expert
2:30 pm – Flute Duet Performance
Exhibits all day: Explore tables on nature conservation, native herbs, locally made soaps and tinctures, regional birds, and more. Don't miss the seed exchange - a favorite for returning visitors!
Enjoy delicious vegetarian cuisine and freshly made chai, available for a modest donation. Explore the beautiful grounds and learn about the local flora and fauna that make this campus a natural treasure.
Questions? We'd love to hear from you.
630-387-5077 macenterchicago@ammagroups.org
Tuesday
Apr
14
8:00am - 9:00am
Location: MA Center Chicago satsang hall
Join us Tuesday mornings for an open yoga class with simple, gentle Amrita Yoga postures/asanas. No prior experience or training in Amrita Yoga is necessary.
"The purpose of Yoga is for our inner well-being. It does not belong to any particular faith or... more ›
Tuesday
Apr
14
10:00am - 11:00am
The purpose of Yoga is for our inner well-being. It does not belong to any particular faith or religion. It was passed on to us by the ancient seers for the well-being of humanity. Yoga helps us reconnect with nature and eventually become one with God. - Amma
Please join us for gentle chair yoga... more ›
Saturday
Apr
18
12:30pm - 8:00pm
"Vishu conveys the message of the unbreakable interconnection between man, nature and God. The word vishu means “equal.” Vishu is the day on which day and night are equal. This signifies accepting both comfort and hardships in life equally." - Amma
This year's Vishu satsang will include a Bhagavati... more ›
Saturday
Apr
18
2:00pm - 3:00pm
The Amrita Book Club of North America gives participants an opportunity to dive more deeply into Amma’s teachings. The club meets twice a month on the first and third Saturdays from 2 pm to 3 pm via Zoom to explore Amma’s books and books written by Amma's senior disciples. All are welcome to attend... more ›
Saturday
Apr
18
3:00pm - 4:00pm
"A river that flows through many branches will not have a powerful current. If the branches are redirected and the river is redirected to flow only through the main stream, the force of the current will increase greatly. It may even be possible to generate electricity from such a strong current.... more ›
Saturday
Apr
18
3:00pm - 4:30pm
Amrita Bala Kendra (ABK) passes on Amma’s teachings to children through fun and engaging activities such as stories, bhajans, arts and crafts, celebration of festivals and service projects. ABK focuses on values, multi cultural traditions, and spiritual practices. ABK is held in-person in the MA... more ›
Saturday
Apr
18
5:00pm - 6:00pm
Sunday
Apr
19
6:00am - 8:30am
"The silence that we acquire through prayer and meditation helps us find peace and true happiness in this noisy world." ~Amma
Join us for a Silent Sunday Morning (with Swamini Ambikamrita Prana when she is here), starting with archana in the MA Center Chicago satsang hall at 6am, followed by... more ›
Sunday
Apr
19
3:00pm - 5:00pm
Join the MA Center Chicago knit and crochet group to help people in need of warm hats, scarves, and more. The group meets from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm on the second and fourth Sunday of each month in the South Lodge Community Room.
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Sunday
Apr
19
6:30pm - 8:00pm
Join us for a special Karthika program with Swamini Ambikamrita Prana, which will include special chanting and bhajans followed by arati. Karthika is observed monthly in honor of Amma's birth star. We hope to see you here:
Karthika: 6:30PM-8:00PM
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All are welcome to join the ashram residents for daily spiritual practices in the satsang hall:
WHITE FLOWER MEDITATION
Sunday through Friday at 6:00 pm
Amma requests everyone to regularly practice this meditation once or twice a day for the benefit of the entire world. Join us live or via Zoom: https://bit.ly/maccmed
Meeting ID: 828 7832 9402
Passcode: 092753
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EVENING BHAJANS
Sunday-Friday at 6:30 pm (in-person only)
- Guru Stotram chanting
- Bhajans (devotional singing)
- Closing prayers and arati
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